South Newton Middle School

South Newton Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Kentland, Indiana. Serving students from sixth through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 189 students and employs 14 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The academic performance at South Newton Middle School shows areas where there is room for growth.

With a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranking 810th out of 1831 schools in Indiana, the school focuses on student development rather than just test scores. Specifically, only 26% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 23% in Math, while no students have reached proficiency in Science. Despite these challenges, South Newton Middle School continues to provide a supportive learning environment for its small but tight-knit community.

The school is situated in the rural heart of Newton County, where close relationships between teachers and families are common.

With an enrollment of 189 students, South Newton Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, South Newton Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.